Delfines beach (Playa Delfines) is one of the most famous and picturesque beaches of Cancun, near which there is a popular inscription "CANCUN".
The beach is also called "Dolphin Beach".
Delfines Beach is located in the zone Hotels Cancun (Zona Hotelera), near the waters of the Caribbean Sea, almost at the very end of the long part of the beach seven of the resort at 17.5 kilometers of the Hotelier zone.
The name "Delphines" was given to the beach because dolphins can sometimes be seen in the sea waters near the beach.
The beach is marked with a Blue flag.
The beach is public and wide, has all the necessary infrastructure: palm umbrellas from the sun, benches, showers, toilets, urns, a rescue and first aid service, playgrounds and sports grounds. The beach is suitable for people with disabilities. There is free parking near the beach. There are no sunbeds on the beach for rent.
The beach has light sand, which is rougher to the touch than on some other beaches of Cancun.
The sea water is a beautiful color. There are almost always waves, sometimes quite large. There is sand at the bottom, stones are rarely found.
Above the Delfines beach line, near the road, there are viewing platforms that offer beautiful views of the beach itself and the Caribbean Sea.
Video of Delfines Beach in Cancun
Near the Delfines beach there is the most popular inscription in Cancun with large multicolored letters "CANCUN", in order to be photographed at which, more often it is necessary to stand in line.
There are several hotels near Delphines Beach:
The 5-star Iberostar Selection Cancun Resort features a beach, swimming pools, water park, spa and wellness center, fitness center, water sports facilities, restaurant, bar, free Wi-Fi and parking.
The hotel operates on an all-inclusive system. Link to the hotel
GR Solaris Cancun is a 4-star resort with a beach and sea views.
The hotel has 2 swimming pools, restaurants, bar, free Wi-Fi and parking, spa and wellness center, fitness center, room service.
The hotel operates on an all-inclusive system. Link to the hotel
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Practical information
Address of Delfines Beach: Punta Nizuc - Cancun 335, Zona Hotelera, 77500 Cancún, Quintana Roo, Mexico
Coordinates of Delphines Beach: 21°03'37.4"N 86°46'49.6"W (21.060398, -86.780441).
The beach is available around the clock, free of charge. The infrastructure is provided from 09:00 to 17:00 hours.
You can get to Delfines Beach on foot along the sidewalk along the Punta Nizuc - Cancun highway (Kukulkan Boulevard). You can also get there by taxi, rented car or public buses R1 and R2, which run around the clock along the entire hotel area of Kaknuk. Flights to Cancun →
Scheme of the Delphines beach on the Eve